Donate blood

Donate plasma

Plasma donation is critically important and contributes to saving lives. Your plasma will be used to create therapies that treat a variety of conditions and diseases, such as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.

Donate life

Sign your organ donor card and share your wishes with your family. One donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation and enhance the lives of up to 75 more through the gift of tissue. Organ transplantation is another option for Alpha-1 patients with end-stage lung or liver disease.

Alpha-1 Canada is a charitable not-for-profit organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (Registration Number: 82264 7871 RR0001).We issue tax receipts for donations over $10. We gladly accept your contributions by cheque or money order made payable to “Alpha-1 Canada” or by credit card securely through our web site (see above).

Click here to read more on giving to charities in Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, Giving to charity: Information for donors.

If you have a special purpose for your donation, for example in memory of someone who has passed away or in honour of someone dear to you, please let us know so that we can inform the family or the person. To do so, include a note with your cheque or if you are donating on-line using one of the buttons above you will be given an opportunity after you enter your information to include “Special instructions to the seller.” Just type your wishes in the box provided. Thank you.

DISCLAIMER: This website is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your physician. It is not the intention of this website to provide specific medical advice but rather to provide the Canadian Alpha-1 Community with information to better understand their health and their diagnosed disorder. Specific medical advice will not be provided and Alpha-1 Canada urges you to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to your personal questions.